Hola! We finally get around to the MyAG Sugar and Spice Baking Set --
a new item in the 2012 Holiday Line.
We just noticed this puppy is backordered to November 23rd. Thank goodness we ordered this first back at the end of August. Phew.
Today our Lottie is modeling the Santa hat and apron that come with the set. It also comes with the gingerbread house, cake stand, bowl of gumdrops, plate of sugar-powdered chocolates, a stuffed tube of icing, three jars/bottles of sprinkles, and a box of candy canes.
Her red boots are Caroline's Traveling Outfit boots that we have added chains onto for a modern look. The chains can be added or removed whenever we feel like it. Her socks are baby socks from a dollar store. Her necklace is one we made ourselves.
The hat is awesome, sits wonderfully on the doll's head, and is a darker red than the canvas-like material of the apron. The red of the hat matches the velveteen trim of the apron. The apron also has white fur trim like the hat, as well as snowflake embroidery.
The apron swoops up in the back. It closes in two spots with velcro -- at the neck, like a non-tying halter-top would, and at the waistline.
Here are all four sides of the gingerbread house.
It is very plasticky. Can't avoid that one.
But it is okay. At least they didn't paint it in shades of pink.
And it has sparkly accents.
It does seem a bit small in scale.
The house and cake stand are two separate pieces, fyi.
The cake stand is white plastic. Very plasticky as well.
The gumdrops do not come out of the bowl.
The icing tube is stuffed with stuffing, so it is fun to squish.
The chocolates are stuck to the plate. Ain't coming off.
They kinda look like have semi-melted into one solid chocolate mass.
The bottles of sprinkles do not open. But they do have the shiny stuff inside them. So that is nice.
The box of candy canes has a lid that comes off and on. But the candy canes do not come out of the box. They are in there for life.
Review Thoughts Round-Up: I know everyone is curious as to what we think of this set. There are a lot of pieces to it for $58, and everything is well-made in our opinion.
If you are obsessed with doll kitchens or doll baking -- this is a set for you. We have a dolly kitchen that we would have loved to set up for this photo shoot. But time was not on our side.
The hat and apron set are super-cute and we love them. But we can't sew. Perhaps someone who can sew can do them justice. But I am not sure how many people would be running out to sew that slippery--almost liquid--velveteen of the hat. And no one wants to sew with white fur. If you do -- more power to ya.
The food items and accessories might be things you could find elsewhere, make or commission yourself. And still do a great job with them. And then maybe you could have treats that are not stuck in their containers.
Overall, we bought this set because we love Christmas and anything having to do with Christmas. We have wanted a doll Santa hat for awhile, but again, the fabrics involved are daunting. I am glad AG finally offered another one with a perfect look and fit. And the Santa apron is a perfect add-on for holiday baking/cooking time.
But for $58 I think most people should really consider how much play time or collector's bliss they will get out of this set before purchasing it.
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